Obituary of Walter E. Ladwig

Ladwig, Walter Ernest Of Glendale, WI passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012, at the age of 89 years. A lifelong resident of the Milwaukee area, Walter graduated from Boys' Technical High School, served in the US Air Force during World War II and graduated from Marquette University as an engineer. He worked for Square D in Milwaukee for 35 years until his retirement. He was an avid bicyclist and runner until recent years. Walter is survived by his sister, Bernice (Harry) Brown of Sedona, AZ; nieces, Cynthia (Richard) Corton of Holmen, WI and Robin (Scott) Hatlestad of St. Bonifacious, MN; nephew, David Ladwig of La Crosse, WI and a host of cousins and special long-time friends. Walter is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Esther Ladwig and his brother, Roy (Delores) Ladwig. The visitation for Walter will be held from 9:30AM until the time of the funeral service at 11:30AM on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the funeral home (see address below). Burial will follow the service at Prairie Home Cemetery in Waukesha. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association, 660 E. Mason St., Suite 200, Milwaukee, WI 53202.